This four-hour bus tour will send chills down your spine. The devoted and demented crime historians of Esotouric Bus Adventures have been stockpiling hideous 20th-century crime tales from the east side of the Los Angeles River. During your ride, you'll discover fascinating, little-known neighborhoods and the grim memories they hold. You'll visit Boyle Heights (where the infamous Night Stalker was captured and a mad dad ran amok), Evergreen (L.A.'s oldest cemetery), Commerce (where one small neighborhood's myriad crimes will shock and surprise) and much more on Esotouric's exploration of L.A.'s most horrifying forgotten crimes.

From the start, it should be made clear on where to park your vehicle. They provide the following to meet at Phillipe and give the address, however not clear that you CAN NOT park in their lot. During the tour the speakers jumped around with...continued

When you sign up for a tour that uses the words "Crime Scenes" in the title, you expect to see some really juicy spots where horrible, gruesome crimes were committed. Sadly, you need to take another tour for that. The crime scenes on this tour...continued

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The Bus: The Esotouric bus is a luxury air-conditioned coach class bus seating 50 passengers in soft, roomy seats. There are video monitors to show historic photos and film clips, and a microphone so you will not have trouble hearing the tour guides. There is a bathroom in the back of the bus.

Running Time: Most tours are 3.5 hours, 4 hours if the bus runs into traffic.

The Crowd: Because Esotouric doesn’t advertise and finds its audience through good press and word-of-mouth, you’ll find that your fellow passengers are an inquisitive and adventurous lot. Mainly Los Angeles locals, they’re passionate about their city and curious to discover its hidden history. Esotouric has seen many friendships start on our bus, and recommends these tours for anyone looking to spend an interesting day out in good company.